Artwork
Portret de muncitor
Portret de muncitor is a print by Agafiței Costache. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Moldova National Museum Complex.
About this work
" The paper has faint markings, like old handwriting or notes, but nothing clear.
This is an empty wooden frame with a light-colored paper backing. The frame looks old, with some wear and a simple, flat design. In the bottom right corner, there’s a handwritten number: "1270."
The paper has faint markings, like old handwriting or notes, but nothing clear. The frame’s wood is light brown and shows signs of age.
If you like old frames like this, check out the Museum of Ethnography.
Overview
Portret de muncitor is a work attributed to Agafiței Costache, dated to around 1955. The piece consists of an empty wooden frame with a paper backing.
Technique & Style
The frame, with its simple and flat design, exhibits signs of aging, including wear on its light brown wood. The paper backing bears faint, illegible markings.
History & Provenance
A handwritten number '1270' is visible in the bottom right corner of the frame. The work's condition and style suggest age.
Context
The frame's characteristics are reminiscent of other traditional or ethnographic pieces, such as those found at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Agafiței Costache made prints and paintings of everyday Romanian life in the mid-20th century.
